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Will Sam Bankman-Fried's father be implicated in FTX political donation scandal by end of 2024?
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Emails Reveal Sam Bankman-Fried's Family Misused $100M FTX Assets for Political Donations
Jul 5, 2024, 12:33 PM
Sam Bankman-Fried's family is facing scrutiny following revelations of a $100 million financial scandal linked to misuse of company assets for political contributions. Emails have shown that Bankman-Fried's mother and brother were involved in soliciting political donations, while his father advised Ryan Salame on withdrawals from Alameda and attended a steakhouse dinner with Mitch McConnell. The Wall Street Journal reported that the family used FTX assets for political donations, and legal trouble looms as a result. The scandal has raised concerns about the extent to which FTX and its founder went to influence political outcomes, potentially corrupting democratic processes.
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